Gersey
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Gersey is an Australian rock band based in Melbourne
, which formed in 1997. The band is composed of Craig Jackson (vocals, bass), Daryl Bradie (guitar), Matt Davis (guitar), Danny Tulen (drums) and Drew Pearse (keyboards).
The band are among a number of Australian indie-rock bands formed in the mid-late 90s who are influenced by shoegaze movement of the early 90s, including Gaslight Radio
, Sounds Like Sunset
and Ides Of Space.
The band began their recording careers with the rare EP "Bewilderment Is A Blessing" (1999). Since then they have released three full length albums. Their first two albums - "Hope Springs" (2000) and "Storms Dresses As Stars" (2002) - were both produced with Tim Whitten
at Megaphon Studios in Sydney.
It took the band four years to follow up their second album with the 2006 "No Satellites" LP. After a false start - including a canceled recording session with producer Wayne Connolly
, the group finally entered the studio with Dean Turner. Turner, a member of legendary Australian act, Magic Dirt
, has produced for other local acts Riff Random and theredsunband
. Tim Whitten
- who has worked previously with The Clouds
, Underground Lovers
and more recently, Gaslight Radio
and 78 Saab - mixed the album.
In 2005, their first two albums were re-released as deluxe editions
. The "Hope Springs" deluxe edition also features the sought-after debut EP in full .
In 2008, Matt Davis formed a side project, Bombazine Black, which also featured Danny Tulen on drums.
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, which formed in 1997. The band is composed of Craig Jackson (vocals, bass), Daryl Bradie (guitar), Matt Davis (guitar), Danny Tulen (drums) and Drew Pearse (keyboards).
The band are among a number of Australian indie-rock bands formed in the mid-late 90s who are influenced by shoegaze movement of the early 90s, including Gaslight Radio
Gaslight Radio
Gaslight Radio is an Australian guitar band, originally from the Gold Coast and now based in Melbourne. The band was founded by two brothers, Martin and Rory Cooke, in their home town of Burleigh Heads on Queensland's Gold Coast.-Albums:...
, Sounds Like Sunset
Sounds Like Sunset
Sounds Like Sunset are a band based in Sydney, Australia. The group formed in 1997 and as of 2008 have released 2 albums, 'Saturdays' in 2001 and 'Invisible' in 2005 as well as various other releases on cassettes, 7" and compilations.-Early days:...
and Ides Of Space.
The band began their recording careers with the rare EP "Bewilderment Is A Blessing" (1999). Since then they have released three full length albums. Their first two albums - "Hope Springs" (2000) and "Storms Dresses As Stars" (2002) - were both produced with Tim Whitten
Tim Whitten
Tim Whitten is an Australian record producer, audio engineer, and mixer. He has worked with numerous successful Australian musicians, in a career spanning 1990—present. Whitten's first recording was Boxcar's Vertigo, where he joined Adrian Bolland as engineer...
at Megaphon Studios in Sydney.
It took the band four years to follow up their second album with the 2006 "No Satellites" LP. After a false start - including a canceled recording session with producer Wayne Connolly
Wayne Connolly
Wayne Connolly is an Australian producer/engineer and musician. Throughout the 1990s Connolly played in Sydney band The Welcome Mat, who released a series of critically acclaimed albums and EPs through Waterfront Records and id/Mercury...
, the group finally entered the studio with Dean Turner. Turner, a member of legendary Australian act, Magic Dirt
Magic Dirt
Magic Dirt are an Australian rock band, which formed in 1991 in Geelong, Victoria, with Daniel Herring on guitar, Adam Robertson on drums, Adalita Srsen on vocals and guitar, and Dean Turner on bass guitar. Initially known as Deer Bubbles and then The Jim Jims, they were renamed as Magic Dirt in...
, has produced for other local acts Riff Random and theredsunband
Theredsunband
The Red Sun Band is a rock band from Sydney, Australia. Composed of sisters Sarah Kelly and Lizzie Kelly , the band performs and records as a three-piece, with the addition of a male drummer/backing vocalist.The band are inspired by acts such as Mazzy Star and Cat Power, which is evident in both...
. Tim Whitten
Tim Whitten
Tim Whitten is an Australian record producer, audio engineer, and mixer. He has worked with numerous successful Australian musicians, in a career spanning 1990—present. Whitten's first recording was Boxcar's Vertigo, where he joined Adrian Bolland as engineer...
- who has worked previously with The Clouds
Clouds (Australian band)
The Clouds are an indie rock band from Sydney, Australia formed in December 1989. The core of the group consisted of frontwomen Jodi Phillis and Patricia "Trish" Young . The line-up of The Clouds has changed several times with different drummers and lead guitarists...
, Underground Lovers
Underground Lovers
Underground Lovers are an Australian alternative rock band and one of the most lauded music acts in the country's alternative scene throughout the 1990s. While the band has experienced many lineup changes during its existence, the nucleus of the band since its inception has been Vincent M...
and more recently, Gaslight Radio
Gaslight Radio
Gaslight Radio is an Australian guitar band, originally from the Gold Coast and now based in Melbourne. The band was founded by two brothers, Martin and Rory Cooke, in their home town of Burleigh Heads on Queensland's Gold Coast.-Albums:...
and 78 Saab - mixed the album.
In 2005, their first two albums were re-released as deluxe editions
Special edition
The terms special edition, limited edition and variants such as deluxe edition, collector's edition and others, are used as a marketing incentive for various kinds of products, originally published products related to the arts, such as books, prints or recorded music and films, but now including...
. The "Hope Springs" deluxe edition also features the sought-after debut EP in full .
In 2008, Matt Davis formed a side project, Bombazine Black, which also featured Danny Tulen on drums.
Discography
- Bewilderment Is A Blessing EP (1999, Way Over There)
- Hope Springs LP (2000, TrifektaTrifektaTrifekta is the name of an Australia based independent record label, based in Fitzroy, Victoria. It was started in 1997 by Tom Larnach-Jones , Tim Everest and Paul 'Presser' Towner ....
) - Storms Dressed As Stars LP (2002, TrifektaTrifektaTrifekta is the name of an Australia based independent record label, based in Fitzroy, Victoria. It was started in 1997 by Tom Larnach-Jones , Tim Everest and Paul 'Presser' Towner ....
) - Eyes Are Wide Tonight EP (2005, Inertia RecordingsInertia DistributionInertia is an independent record company based in Sydney, Australia. It was established in March 2000 by Ashley Sellers. Inertia releases exclusively the music from many of the world’s most prominent independent labels...
) - Hope Springs - Deluxe Edition LP
- Storms Dressed As Stars - Deluxe Edition LP (2005, TrifektaTrifektaTrifekta is the name of an Australia based independent record label, based in Fitzroy, Victoria. It was started in 1997 by Tom Larnach-Jones , Tim Everest and Paul 'Presser' Towner ....
) - No Satellites LP (2006 Inertia RecordingsInertia DistributionInertia is an independent record company based in Sydney, Australia. It was established in March 2000 by Ashley Sellers. Inertia releases exclusively the music from many of the world’s most prominent independent labels...
)